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The Debaters
Hosted by CBC · EN
The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.
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Does dipping sauce complete a meal? Do boycotts work?
6d ago00:39:38Tap to summarizeThis week, we’ve got a saucy question: Is no meal complete without dipping sauce? Matt Falk’s pro-dip argument is a slam dunk, but Charles Haycock claims these sauces just don’t cut the mustard. Then, we’re taking on boycotts. Martha Chaves believes in the power of a boycott, but Abdul Aziz champions other ways to make change.Featuring: Matt Falk, Charles Haycock, Martha Chaves, and Abdul Aziz.
Transcribe →Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
2w ago00:37:03Tap to summarizeThis week, it’s a grocery grudge match when we ask: Are shopping carts superior to baskets? Matt Wright is ready to push his argument for shopping carts, but Jan Caruana brings a well-handled rebuttal in favour of baskets. Next, does nothing beat an invitation to the cottage? Laurie Elliott has her bags packed, but Tamara Shevon is ready to leave cottage life behind.Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.
Transcribe →Is London, Ontario superior to London, England? Does Facebook Marketplace rule?
3w ago00:37:39Tap to summarizeOn this week’s new episode, London’s calling, when we pit London, Ontario against London, England. Ron Sparks says Canada's London is a city after his own heart, but Arthur Simeon believes the British version is better. Then, we’re deciding if Facebook Marketplace is the best place to buy and sell. Graham Chittenden gives this platform a five-star rating, but Kaitlin Shuvera refuses to use Meta’s marketplace.Featuring: Ron Sparks, Arthur Simeon, Graham Chittenden, and Kaitlin Shuvera.
Transcribe →Is Mother’s Day superior to Father’s Day? Is no one more impactful than a coach?
4w ago00:35:16Tap to summarizeThis Mother’s Day weekend, we’re pitting parental holidays against each other. Dave Hemstad says Mother’s Day is the mother of all holidays, but Elvira Kurt believes Father’s Day is far superior. Next, we’re seeing if a coach is a make or break mentor. Emmanuel Lomuro claims coaches can change lives, but Patrick Dussault is tired of these trainers.Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.
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Weekend laughs from The Big Five
May 200:56:02Tap to summarizeThe Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, Donovan Woods, Tom Power, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more!More episodes of The Big Five are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/TB5xTD
Transcribe →Does table service beat a buffet? Is Toronto a great place to live?
Apr 3000:37:15Tap to summarizeIn this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in support of table service but Wassim El-Mounzer is ready to make us believe in buffets. Then, does Toronto offer the best quality of life? Juno award-winner Adam Christie says yes, his city CN Towers above the rest, but Clare Belford thinks the “T-Dot” has lost the plot.Featuring: Simon Rakoff, Wassim El-Mounzer, Adam Christie, and Clare Belford.
Transcribe →Do millennials make the best parents? Is rain superior to shine?
Apr 2300:35:21Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won parenting, but Simon King says other generations do it better. Next, it’s rain versus shine. Charles Haycock says rain rules, but Katie-Ellen Humphries is ready to argue her position with a sunny disposition.Featuring: Levi McCachen, Simon King, Charles Haycock, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.
Transcribe →Is carpet superior to hardwood? Does nothing beat living in a university town?
Apr 1600:40:46Tap to summarizePrepare to be floored! This week, we’re deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana’s on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, but Sean Cullen says wood floors are best, plank you very much! Then, from London, Ontario, home of Western University, we’re asking: does nothing beat living in a university town? Courtney Gilmour's in-tuition says yes, but Rob Bebenek believes it’s better to live far away from any campus.Featuring: Jan Caruana, Sean Cullen, Courtney Gilmour, and Rob Bebenek.
Transcribe →Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?
Apr 900:39:24Tap to summarizeIs avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we’re talking book clubs. Martha Chaves says they’re a novel idea, but Kyle Brownrigg refuses to join the club.Featuring: Craig Fay, Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, and Kyle Brownrigg.
Transcribe →Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
Apr 200:36:33Tap to summarizeIs quiet something to treasure? Yumi Nagashima believes in the sanctity of silence, but Charlie Demers is ready to make some noise against that notion. Then, we’re deciding if a smoothie is meal-worthy. Katie-Ellen Humphries is prepared to do some smooth-talking, but Gavin Clarkson refuses to blend.Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.
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